Welcome to the Office of the Provost
The Provost is Columbia University's chief academic officer. In consultation with a team of Vice Provosts, the Provost directs the development and implementation of Columbia's academic plans and policies, and supervises the work of its faculties, departments, institutes, and research centers.
Columbia Faculty Recognized with Ivy+ Mellon Praxis Fellowship and Ivy+ FAN Provost Leadership Fellowship
Julie Stone Peters has been selected for a three-year Ivy+ Mellon Praxis Fellowship, and five additional Columbia faculty members have been selected for the Ivy+ FAN Provost Leadership Fellowship. Together, these opportunities recognize Columbia faculty engagement in scholarship, academic leadership, and collaborative approaches to strengthening the University community.
Renewal of the Incentive Plan for Tenured Faculty Retirement
A renewed voluntary retirement plan offers eligible tenured faculty flexible options to transition into retirement, including phased retirement.
Implementation Guidelines: Professor of Instruction Track
The new POI track will allow eligible Lecturers-in-Discipline (LiDs) and Senior Lecturers in Discipline (SLiDs) faculty to transition beginning January 1, 2027, subject to required approvals and procedures.
UNDERSTANDING COLUMBIA'S COMMON DATA SET
